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Physiotherapy Service Lead B8a
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Physiotherapy Service Lead B8a
Physiotherapy Head Of Service – Band 8A
Hospital Paediatric and Neonates within Women & Children’s Directorate
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC) are looking to appoint a Band 8a Paediatric Physiotherapy Service Lead for the Acute Physiotherapy Service within the Royal Hospital for Children.
The post holder is accountable to the Clinical Service Manager and is responsible and accountable for staff management, recruitment, appraisal, CPD, discipline, policy, health & safety, management of budget and physical resources, dealing with complaints, and liaising with external agencies as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Accountability: To the Clinical Service Manager
- Management: Staff management, recruitment, appraisal, CPD, discipline, policy, health & safety, budget management, and physical resources
- Complaints: Dealing with complaints
- Liaison: Liaising with external agencies as appropriate
The Physiotherapy Service Lead contributes to the strategic direction, clinical leadership, and coordination of Physiotherapy Services in RHC. This role involves:
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- Driving and influencing the strategic planning
- Analysis/interpretation and implementation of general, professional, and national policies
- Establishment and development of the paediatric service
The Physiotherapy Service Lead is also responsible for a highly specialist clinical caseload within their own area of expertise (approx. 0.4 WTE).
Requirements
- Valid HCPC Registration
Contact Information
For an Informal Discussion, Please Contact:
Ashley Johnstone, Clinical Service Manager
- Email: Ashley.Johnstone2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
Inclusion and Diversity
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience, and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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